The Lost Library
I love what this book represents. The author Jess McGeachin sees the wonder there is in books and libraries and has brought it to life in this picture book.
Tag: Libraries
Literacy & Art Experiences
It is really heartwarming to see the world come together and share their time, resources and skills so that children’s anxiety is lessened
Three Great Reasons to Support Book Launches
Looking for a free and fun event for children and adults? Ever considered attending a book launch? Today I am exploring some reasons why it is great to support book launches, and how they can be a positive impact on the most reluctant reader.
Curious Adventures in Illustration
Each time I meet an author I am really inspired by their creativity and talent. What inspires me most about Judith is that she clearly gets great joy from her work, and this is evident when she talks about it and shares it with others.
Fearless Frederic
I read a lot of children’s chapter books, but none have been quite like this one, its story is fresh and real, with an injection of history that brings it all into a well paced adventure.
The Walkabout Orchestra
When this gem arrived in the mail I was rather excited, I have always been a fan of the Where’s Wally type of books and this one sure didn’t disappoint. The Walkabout Orchestra Postcards from around the World, is a beautiful book.
Computer Coding: Python Projects For Kids
The book is extremely thorough from the outset, the introduction gives an insight into what coding is, what python is, what to install and where to begin. It took me a little while to get used to the different ‘language’, using words such as Hacks, Tweaks, Modules, and Strings.
Ten Minutes a Day…
literacy initiative that is directed at parents, in language that parents understand which means no library or teacher jargon that is confusing.
Little Big Reads 